John Stewart Muth of Norwalk, OH was born May 23, 1942 in Mansfield, OH. He died February 13, 2020 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center TCU from complications of a severe stroke last October and heart issues.  He attained a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Akron and a Master's Degree in Guidance counseling from Troy State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and earning a Bronze Star. He taught math and Social studies at Norwalk H.S. before serving as a guidance counselor at Seneca East H.S where he also coached cross country and track. Following retirement, he served part-time as a guidance counselor at Monroeville Elementary and St Joseph Elementary in Monroeville, OH.  He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church-NALC located on Sandhill Road outside of Monroeville. John was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mary Muth. He is survived by Kaye, his wife of 46 years, a daughter, Lisa, and a brother, Robert. There will be no public viewing. Private services will be determined at a later date. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church (Pontiac) – NALC at 1872 Sandhill Road, Monroeville, Ohio 44847. Online condolences may be expressed by going to www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.